Paquito D'Rivera
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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Mar 20, 2026 / 7:30 p.m.
Member Pricing
Price A - VIP Chair
$206.00
$175.50
Price B - GA Chair
$101.00
$81.00
Price C - GA Lawn
$85.00
$67.50
A New Orleans funk party under the stars
Dance across the grass in a joyous wave of New Orleans culture as Trombone Shorty transforms the East Bowl amphitheater into a Big Easy street parade.
New Orleans-born and globally celebrated, Trombone Shorty has played every major festival alongside artists that range from Pharrell and Bruno Mars to ZHU and Zac Brown. His high-energy live shows are New Orleans-style funk parties, full of horn-driven rock and soul. Think Dr. John, Jon Batiste, or Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Shorty’s legendary live show blurs the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock. And he’s a commanding presence, an undeniable star who leaps between instruments and infects the audience with his contagious energy and athletic musicianship. Shorty's band, Orleans Avenue, matches his intensity with razor-sharp skills and an undeniable groove.
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- Gates open 90 minutes before show time
- Price A - VIP Chair includes a chair in the front section, access to private bar and restroom, plus one drink ticket (up to $10 value)
- Each seating section is GA (select your chair or lawn location upon arrival)
- GA Lawn ticket holders may bring an outside blanket or chair
- Be advised that the front lawn section is for blankets and low-rise chairs.
- Full-size lawn chairs must use the rear lawn section to optimize sight lines for all attendees
- Additional Civic Center Venue Policies here
Food Trucks
About the Artist
Born Troy Andrews, Trombone Shorty got his start (and nickname) earlier than most: at age 4, he made his first appearance at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, performing with Bo Diddley; at 6, he was leading his own brass band; and by his teenage years, he was touring in Lenny Kravitz’s band. He’s toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and collaborated across genres with Mark Ronson, Foo Fighters, Normani, and Ringo Starr. In his native New Orleans, Shorty now leads his own Mardi Gras parade atop a giant float crafted in his likeness. His rapturous fifth album, Lifted (2022), taps into the raw power and exhilarating grooves of his legendary live show.
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